SWIFT/BIC code CLAOLU2LCEC
CLAOLU2LCEC belongs to Calastone Limited in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CLAOLU2LCEC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CLAOLU2L |
| Branch code | CEC |
| Bank | Calastone Limited |
| Branch | Cf Eclectica |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
The way the Calastone Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CLAO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2L Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CEC Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code CLAOLU2LCEC?
CLAOLU2LCEC is the SWIFT/BIC code of Cf Eclectica, a unit of Calastone Limited in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use CLAOLU2L instead of CLAOLU2LCEC?
CLAOLU2L is the head office of Calastone Limited, while CLAOLU2LCEC is Cf Eclectica. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CLAOLU2LCEC if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Calastone Limited in Luxembourg?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Calastone Limited in Luxembourg?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need CLAOLU2LCEC for a euro transfer to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CLAOLU2LCEC.
What do the letters in CLAOLU2LCEC stand for?
CLAO is the bank code of Calastone Limited, LU stands for Luxembourg, 2L is the code for the city or region and CEC is the code of the department Cf Eclectica.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.